Preston County, West Virginia

Total Population: 34,204

County Seat: Kingwood

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Median Home Value

$157,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,373

Across all households

Median Age

43.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Two or More Races1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

17.9%

65 Years and Over

20.0%

Male

53.4%

Female

46.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

6.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,373

Mean Household Income

$74,939

Per Capita Income

$28,645

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$157,700

Median Rent

$753/mo

Total Housing Units

15,215

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Renter-Occupied

19.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.9%

Married Couple Households

54.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Average Household Size

2.39

Broadband Internet Access

84.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54077.